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Online cockfighting thrives in Philippines despite ban and murders
Despite a government ban, online cockfighting in the Philippines generates millions weekly and involves violence linked to match-fixing and police corruption, officials say.
- On Friday, Senator Erwin Tulfo warned Congress e-sabong remains a menace, three years after Duterte’s ban, with divers searching for bodies linked to rogue police murders.
- Following divers’ month-long search for bodies, then president Rodrigo Duterte announced a total ban after gamblers disappeared amid live-streamed fights.
- Since the ban, authorities estimate bettors like Jay fuel millions weekly and Gibraltar’s wins or losses reach $15,000 daily, despite blocking over 6,800 websites and VPNs thwarting origin tracking.
- Recovering Gamblers founder Reagan Praferosa notes few clients seek help before hitting rock bottom as Jay admitted he 'could have bought a house and car' after borrowing from everyone, vowing to keep fighting.
- Lawmakers are considering a bill authored by Congressman Rolando Valeriano, calling the situation 'very alarming', to increase fines and jail terms, while Senator Erwin Tulfo urged the central bank to act against online gambling sites.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right5Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution53% Center
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